Protect and Enjoy the River Wildlife

As enchanting as it can be for children to throw crumbs of bread to ducks on the river, the word is out that feeding ducks and other wild birds can damage their health and their habitat.

The Park District has produced a pocket card about ducks and other river wildlife with a link to more information on the District’s website. Park Police will be handing out the cards while they patrol the Riverwalk; cards also are available at the Park District Administration Building at 320 W. Jackson Ave.

“As a community agency we wanted to provide some practical information to help parents and children understand that they can best protect and enjoy the ducks, geese, herons and other wildlife on the DuPage River by letting them seek their own food,” said Director of Marketing and Communications Sameera Luthman.

Some of the benefits of refraining from feeding the waterfowl include the following: